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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

8ounceswhole-wheat cavatappiorpenne

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced

½teaspoonsalt, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

8ouncesmixed mushrooms, sliced

3clovesgarlic, minced

2tablespoonschopped fresh thymeand/orsage, plus more for garnish

¼cupdry white wine

1cuppart-skim ricotta cheese

¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

2tablespoonslemon juice

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Reduce heat to medium; add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add spinach, garlic, herbs and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Mix ricotta and Parmesan in a small bowl and add to the pan along with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water and lemon juice. Stir until creamy. Add the pasta and toss to coat with the sauce, adding more of the water to thin if needed. Stir in the chicken. Garnish with more Parmesan and herbs, if desired.

Recipe Updates

Updated October 2024

EatingWell Magazine, April 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)578Calories20gFat53gCarbs45gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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